Mathoura Australia Day through the lens

After everyone was fed, Australia Day ambassador Dr Cindy Pan addressed the crowd.

She chronicled her family’s journey to Australia, describing how her parents didn’t speak English when they arrived.

Also in attendance were Mayor Frank Crawley and Town Crier Judy Campbell.

Following the speech, there was the flag-raising and seven awards handed out. They were:

Citizen of the Year: Graeme Teasdale

Young citizen of the Year: Jobe Unwin

Sportsperson of the Year: Damien Cocks

Young Sportsperson of the Year: Lara O'Callaghan

Community Group of the Year: Moulamein Rural Fire Service

Community Event of the Year: Tooleybuc Piangil District Action Group, Tooleybuc Shit Box Rally

Arts and culture: Golden Rivers Theatre Group